Course: steel structures

Knowledge of verification concepts, load assumptions, products, materials and joining methods and types of structures. Verification of components against static and fatigue loads, flexural-, lateral- and plate-buckling, verification of bolted and welded joints.

Objectives:

The student shall acquire the knowledge of design and verification of structural components, especially in respect to cranes and earth moving mashines. He (she) shall be able to recognize the different possible failure modes and to apply existing codes.